Description

Through the lens of two different young women, Leila, from secular background, and Amara, from a religious one, HEADBANG explores the complex power of the hijab, and how a seemingly simple piece of cloth embodies both what the wearer imbues it with and what society project onto to it. HEADBANG is an American perspective on the hijab and female empowerment that resonates with universal questions of selfhood and freedom.

Cast/Crew

Director/Writer: Anna Khaja

Producers: Raelle Tucker, Cameron Fife

Composer: Dhruv Goel - (Grammy nominated)

Sound Mixers: Barry Weier, Scott Hirsh

Editor - Dane Naimy (Booksmart)

Music Licensing - Amanda Chesin

Cast: Alexa Mansour, Purbi Joshi

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